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Patient Story
Changing the Game: Adaptive Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/Steven-Adaptive-SportsWhen participating in adaptive sports it is important to keep safety in mind. Former patient Steven shares some tips on how to keep safe while playing.
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Service
Functional Electrical Stimulation Machines
Functional electrical stimulation machines use low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements such as grasping, walking, and standing in children who have been paralyzed.
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Condition
Patellar Instability & Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Tears
MPFL tears can often occur from sporting activities that involve quick pivoting such as basketball, tennis, and football. Shriners Children's provides care for MPFL injuries through bracing, physical therapy, and surgery.
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Patient Story
Getting Back to Dance: Kira’s Scoliosis Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/Kira-StoryKira, a dancer since age 2 and a competitive dancer since age 6, never thought pain would end her dancing career.
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Video
Spine Surgeon Dr. Scott Luhmann
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/06/Spine-Surgeon-Dr-Scott-LuhmannScott Luhmann, M.D., serves as the chief of staff at Shriners Children's St. Louis. He is also an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on spinal reconstructive surgery and spinal deformities.
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School Nurse Resources
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/For-Health-Professionals/School-Nurse-ResourcesOur partnership with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a natural extension of our mission and 100-year history of providing compassionate, innovative care.
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Podcast
Cerebral Palsy Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Cerebral-Palsy-TreatmentPodcast about comprehensive cerebral palsy treatment at Shriners Children's.
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Podcast
Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-HealthClinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.
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Podcast
Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/12/Cerebral-Palsy-and-Spasticity-ManagementGabriela Martinez, M.D., speaks about rehabilitation services for cerebral palsy and spasticity management.
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Podcast
Normal Variations in the Legs of Growing Children
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/10/Normal-Variations-in-the-Legs-of-Growing-ChildrenParents may wonder if a child’s leg or foot is “normal." Dr. Terri Cappello offers answers in a podcast.